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Toyota Battery Overview & Battery Service Information in Oakland, CA

Better Battery Service at One Toyota of Oakland

There are a lot of moving parts inside your Toyota vehicle but, without a working battery, you won't be going anywhere anytime soon. We here at One Toyota of Oakland hold your satisfaction in the highest regard so, when you find it's time for battery maintenance or replacement, our friendly service center technicians are ready to give you the quick and affordable auto assistance you deserve.

If your vehicle is hard to start and/or has dim headlights when the engine is turned off, your battery is getting weak and should be replaced with a new Toyota TrueStartTM battery. Manufactured to Toyota's exacting standards for quality and performance, these batteries offer the right combination of cold cranking amps (CCA) and reserve capacity (RC) for reliable performance regardless of climate.

Toyota TrueStartTM batteries have been approved by Toyota engineers for years of trouble-free service-and no one knows your Toyota better than they do. Schedule your appointment at One Toyota of Oakland to have your battery serviced or replaced. We will also properly dispose of your old battery to conserve our environment!

What
Could Be Causing My Battery to Drain So
Quickly?

Sometimes your battery is working just fine
but can still fail to start the engine; if none of the above problems
apply to your battery, the issue may be with your driving habits. The
following can affect a battery's efficiency:

Several plugged-in accessories
such as a GPS, MP3 player or smartphone, rear seat DVD player, satellite
radio, or game system all run on your vehicle's battery; too many
plugged in at once and you'll see a steep decrease in battery
efficiency.

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When Should I Change My
Battery?

There are a number of signs your vehicles
will show that mean your battery may need to be replaced. Check for
these factors:

A slow engine
crank when you start your vehicle, meaning the cranking of the
engine feels sluggish or slow, could mean a dying battery.

The "Check Engine" light being illuminated
could mean a number of things, a problem with the battery being one
potential issue.

Battery fluid levels that
fall below the lead plates, which can be seen through the
translucent casing of the battery, means it's time for a battery and
charging system test.

A swollen battery
case, caused by excessive heat, will decrease your battery
life.

Leaking battery acid or other
visible corrosion can cause corrosion around the + and -
posts, which needs to be cleaned or your vehicle may not
start.

An old battery, meaning
anything older than three years, should be inspected on a yearly
basis.

If your battery hasoutlived its
warranty period, this may be a good sign that a new battery is
soon to be needed.

Has your vehicle been
jump-started lately?

Have you
had to recharge your battery using a portable charger
lately?

Do the lights dim when
the A/C or heat is on?

Has your vehicle had
alternator or belt problems
recently?

Exceptional Battery Services at Our Oakland, CA Service
Center

If any of the above applies to you and you're
concerned about your battery's health, make an appointment with our
service center and our expert technicians will
address the issue and replace your battery if necessary, quickly and
hassle-free. No matter your driving needs, we hope to see you soon and
give you the automotive satisfaction you deserve.